l-Theanine
Extract of green tea. Depression [3], sleep [2], schizophrenia (neg/anx) [2], OCD [3], cognition [3].
Anxiety
Ginkgo
For TD [2], EPS [2], age related cognitive decline [2], GAD [3]. May help vascular depression.
Chamomile
Improves sleep quality [3] and postmenopausal sexual function [3], but barely effective in anxiety [4].
Lavender
[Silexan] First-line for generalized anxiety, Prescription and approved outside US. Well-tolerated, safe in bipolar.
Omega 3 (Fish oil)
[Fish oil] For bipolar/unipolar depression [2], ADHD, [3], borderline pd [2], irritability, autism, [2], prevention of psychosis [1], dyslipidemia.
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Clonidine
[Kapvay] Approved for ADHD, but also helps mania, nicotine/opioid, anxiety, irritability, self-harm, autism, negative symptoms schizophrenia, tics
Pindolol
Speeds up antidepressants [3] when started with an SSRI (doesn’t augment later after starting SSRI). Augments in OCD/panic [3]
Hydroxyzine
[Vistaril] A better tolerated prescription version of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for anxiety and insomnia.